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Former NFL LB Junior Seau had a degenerative brain disease when he committed suicide last May. Results of a study of Seau's brain revealed abnormalities consistent with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

The home of former NFL LB Junior Seau was burglarized last week, only five days after he committed suicide inside the house, according to police. The thief went through the cabinets before stealing a bicycle worth around $500 that was the property of a friend of Seau.

Former NFL MLB Gary Plummer said he thinks the late LB Junior Seau had probably 1,500 concussions in his career. "In the 1990s, I did a concussion seminar. They said a Grade 3 concussion meant you were knocked out, and a Grade 1 meant you were seeing stars after a hit, which made me burst out in laughter," Plummer said. "As a middle linebacker in the NFL, if you don't have five of these (Grade 1 effects) each game, you were inactive the next game. Junior played for 20 years. That's five concussions a game, easily. How many in his career then? That's over 1,500 concussions. I know that's startling, but I know it's true. I had over 1,000 in my 15 years. I felt the effects of it. I felt depression going on throughout my divorce. Junior went through it with his divorce."

Updating a previous item, police are investigating the possibility that former NFL LB Junior Seau's death was a suicide. Police said no suicide note was found and they didn't immediately know to whom the gun was registered. Seau's ex-wife, Gina, said that he texted her and each of their three children separate messages: "I love you."

Former NFL LB Junior Seau was found dead in his house Wednesday, May 2, from a gunshot wound to his chest. It is believed Seau may have committed suicide. KFFL offers its condolences to Seau's family and friends.

Updating a previous report, former NFL LB Junior Seau was hospitalized Monday, Oct. 18, after his SUV fell off a cliff and fell down around 30 feet, reports Debbi Baker, of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Updating a previous report, former NFL LB Junior Seau was hospitalized Monday, Oct. 18, after his SUV fell off a cliff and fell down around 30 feet, reports Debbi Baker, of the San Diego Union-Tribune.

ESPN.com reports the New England Patriots have signed free-agent LB Junior Seau (Patriots), according to a news release from Versus. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. "I'm very fortunate and honored to be involved with two class organizations - the New England Patriots and Versus," Seau said in the statement. "I want to thank the management of both for making my return to the NFL with the New England Patriots a reality."

Ian R. Rapoport, of the Boston Herald, reports New England Patriots WR Joey Galloway was not active for the second consecutive game in Week 5. Galloway could be in jeopardy of being released if the team signs free-agent LB Junior Seau (Patriots) this week.

Ian Rapoport, of the Boston Herald, reports unrestricted free-agent LB Junior Seau (Patriots) said he only consider joining the New England Patriots in December or January because he believes he would be more helpful at the end of the season than at the beginning.

The Associated Press reports unrestricted free-agent LB Junior Seau (Patriots) said he would consider a comeback if the New England Patriots wanted to sign him this season. Seau said he would only sign with the Patriots and is willing to play up to six games.

SportsRadioInterviews.com reports free-agent LB Junior Seau (Patriots) said during a radio interview that he is unsure about his status for the 2009 season. Seau said he is currently retired, but that could change later in the season. "I'll definitely look at it at the end of October or November. Let's put it that way," Seau said.

Shalise Manza Young, of the Providence Journal, reports free-agent LB Junior Seau (Patriots) conducted an interview with XX Sports Radio and said he is enjoying the peaceful life he's living currently. Seau did not rule out a return to the NFL, but he stressed that if he does come back it will only be with the New England Patriots. Seau said, "Obviously there's gotta be a need for me on a team that has a chance, which is the New England Patriots. I'm not just gonna play the game because I love the game; it has to be that there's a purpose as to why I'd go back and play in the National Football League, and that is to help finish what we started last year with the Pats. And that's the only reason I'm looking into that. Other than that, going in and playing for another team besides the Pats, it would be a waste of my time and a waste of theirs."

Bernie Wilson, of the Sun-Sentinel, reports New England Patriots LB Junior Seau (shoulder) underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left rotator cuff shortly after Super Bowl XLII. Seau injured his shoulder in the fourth game of the 2007 season, but was able to play the through the rest of the season.

Shalise Manza Young, of the Providence Journal, reports New England Patriots LB Junior Seau appeared in his 244th career game at linebacker Week 3. Seau is now second all-time in games played by a linebacker. Former NFL LB Clay Matthews holds the record at 278 games played.

Updating previous reports, Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots have re-signed unrestricted free-agent LB Junior Seau to a one-year deal worth $1 million in base salary. Seau could also make $100,000 in incentives, but there is no signing bonus.